East Kent offers a wealth of historical sites, cultural activities and a fantastic variety of attractions for children of all ages, all just a short drive from Whitstable. Here are just a few we recommend:-

HISTORICAL SITES

Canterbury Cathedral
www.canterbury-cathedral.org

Dover Castle
Tel: 01304 211067
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk

Leeds Castle
www.leeds-castle.com

Chatham Royal Naval Dockyard
www.chdt.org.uk 

THEATRES

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
Tel: 01227 787787
www.marlowetheatre.com

MUSEUMS

Canterbury Tales
www.canterburytales.org.uk

Museum of Canterbury with Rupert Bear Museum
Tel: 01227 475202

Museum of Life near Maidstone
Tel: 01622 763936 
  
Herne Bay and Whitstable Museums, also for history of Whitstable oysters
www.hernebay-museum.co.uk   www.whitstable-museum.co.uk

FUN FOR THE KIDS!

Howletts and Port Lympne Animal Parks
www.totallywild.net  Tel:01303 264647

 

Wingham Wildlife Park Wingham, near Canterbury
gabr@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk

Farming World, Faversham
www.farmingworld.com  Tel: 01227 751144 

Wildwood near Herne Bay
www.wildwoodtrust.org Tel: 0871 7820081 
  

Romney Hythe Dymchurch Light Railway
www.rhdr.org.uk     Tel: 01797 362353